ACTION 8 UPDATE: Name of man in officer-involved shooting in Montgomery released
The name of the man shot by a Montgomery police officer on Thursday has been released.
Jamey Tucker
Consumer Technology Reporter Jamey Tucker started providing his daily “What the Tech” stories to Action 8 News in 2019. He can be seen on Action 8 News Rising as well as Action 8 News at 5:00 and 5:30PM.
Jamey previously worked as a reporter for WKRN in Nashville, Tennessee. He was also an anchor and reporter for WREG in Memphis, Tennessee, and WHNT in Huntsville.
Jamey has been honored by the Associated Press in Alabama as Best Reporter and Best Feature reporter for his work as a religion reporter. His love for technology reporting grew while working in Nashville. Jamey now focuses entirely on technology reporting and enjoys finding new apps and gadgets to make life easier, safer and a little more fun.
Jamey and his wife have three children and are the proud owners of a hairless cat.
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Man receives life sentence in Pike County rape, theft case
A man has received a life sentence in a rape and theft case in Pike County.
Local civil rights sites to get $3 million in historic preservation grants
Five historic sites connected to the Civil Rights Movement in Montgomery, Selma, Marion and Hope Hull will receive a total of $3 million in federal grants.
New Alabama State House to cost around $400 million
The construction of a new Alabama State House, now underway in Montgomery, and related projects, will cost about $400 million.
Three Park Crossing Students sign to play college athletics
Park Crossing's Tyler Pettway, Jayden Butler, and Jaiden Cleveland all signed to continue their athletic career at the collegiate level.
WATCH: Meta to build $800 million data center in Montgomery
Meta has announced it will build an $800 million data center in Montgomery.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Juvenile robbery suspect’s crime spree extended from Montgomery County to Wilcox County
A juvenile robbery suspect's crime spree included two car thefts in Montgomery County and shooting an assault rifle into a home in Wilcox County, according to investigators.
United Methodists repeal ban on LGBTQ clergy
United Methodist delegates at their General Conference have repealed their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ clergy, removing a rule forbidding “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from being ordained or appointed as ministers.
Alabama Senate to consider ban on LGBTQ+ pride flags in classrooms
A Senate committee has approved a bill that would ban teachers from displaying LGBTQ+ pride flags on public school property and extend the state’s ban on teacher-led discussions about sexual orientation and gender identity.
ACTION 8 UPDATE: Gambling compromise bill in Alabama Senate after passing House
The Alabama Senate has delayed a decision on the gambling bill after an initial vote showed it was one short of the required 21 needed to win approval.
